Atlanta Motor Speedway news 2009-02-27

Drivers May Be Superstitious, But Can Biorhythms Tell the Tale of the
Tape for the March 8 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway
HAMPTON, Ga. (Feb. 26, 2009) -- NASCAR drivers are often superstitious
about many things and, based on ...

Drivers May Be Superstitious, But Can Biorhythms Tell the Tale of the
Tape for the March 8 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

HAMPTON, Ga. (Feb. 26, 2009) -- NASCAR drivers are often superstitious
about many things and, based on biorhythms, some drivers can expect a
great finish in the March 8 Kobalt Tools 500, while others may want to
leave their cars in the garage.

Biorhythms are a cyclical, pattern-based reading of physiological
states, believed to affect physical, mental and emotional well-being.
The protoscience measures and predicts physical, intellectual and
emotional performance as primary readings, and also evaluates wisdom,
mastery and passion as secondary categories, all based on birthdate.

But are biorhythms accurate?

For Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s sake in the Kobalt Tools 500, his fans better
hope not. According to the readings, NASCAR's most popular driver will
be in a biorhythmic funk entering Atlanta Motor Speedway, suggesting the
NASCAR star could have a poor performance.

While the accuracy of studying biorhythms is often disputed -- perhaps a
relief for Jr.'s fans -- anecdotal evidence is aplenty.

When Earnhardt Jr. had a streak of three straight top-five finishes at
AMS from the fall of 2005 through the fall of 2006, he was typically
near peaking in at least two of the primary biorhythmic readings.
Conversely, when Jr. had his lowest AMS performance in recent years -- a
25th-place showing in the 2007 Pep Boys Auto 500 -- Earnhardt was at his
biorhythmic worst in both physical and intellectual performance.

Because biorhythms are measured on pre-determined calendar cycles for
each trait -- the physical cycle follows a 23-day calendar -- they can
be predicted for the future, but also exacted into the past. When "The
King" Richard Petty claimed his first of six AMS wins in the 1966 Dixie
400, he was well above average in physical and intellectual performance
and was near peaking in mastery.

But can biorhythms predict the outcome of the upcoming Kobalt Tools 500
at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 8? If so, some drivers might want to
stay on the transporter, while others might have an easy time finding
their way to Victory Lane.

Despite Matt Kenseth's hot start to the season, with average biorhythmic
readings for March 8, the early-season points leader shouldn't be a
favorite in Atlanta. Neither is Georgia-fan favorite David Ragan nor
Kurt Busch, who currently sits third in points, as both have poor
biorhythmic readings for March 8.

However, other driver's biorhythms suggest good news. Jeff Gordon, who
sits second in points, has strong biorhythmic readings for March 8,
perhaps indicating the four-time Sprint Cup champion can expect a strong
showing in Atlanta.

With even stronger readings, both Denny Hamlin and Tony Stewart should
be strong favorites based on biorhythms; Hamlin will be peaking
intellectually and wisdom and is near the top in each additional
category, while Stewart will be peaking physically and in almost every
secondary reading.

So how will it all play out? Come to the March 8 Kobalt Tools 500 to see
how much truth is in your favorite driver's biorhythm.

Good, Average and Poor Biorhythms For NASCAR's Top Drivers

The Good

Jeff Gordon -- Currently sitting second in the points, Jeff Gordon won't
be peaking in any one category, but all three primary readings will be
above average on March 8. Similarly, Gordon will not be peaking in any
one secondary reading, but will be above average in each.

Denny Hamlin -- Perhaps with the best looking biorhythm reading of any
driver in the Kobalt Tools 500 field, Denny Hamlin will be peaking
intellectually, approaching his emotional peak and coming slightly down
from his physical peak. Additionally, Hamlin will be near peaking in
each secondary reading.

Kasey Kahne -- Kasey Kahne won at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2006 and
his biorhythm suggests he may be in for number two with above-average
readings for emotional and physical well being. Kahne will also be
strong in all three secondary categories.

Mark Martin -- Not off to a start matching his talent, Mark Martin might
expect better results in Atlanta while near his peak intellectually and
emotionally. While his physical attributes may be sub par on March 8,
Martin has strong readings in all three secondary categories.

Tony Stewart -- Entering the Kobalt Tools 500, Tony Stewart will be at
his peak physically and high in both intellectual and emotional well
being. Stewart's secondary readings will also be high, with passion and
wisdom the highest of the three.

The Average

Greg Biffle -- Perhaps wishing the Kobalt Tools 500 fell on another
date, Greg Biffle will have slightly-below average biorhythms for
physical and intellectual well being on March 8. He will also have two
secondary categories below average on that date.

Carl Edwards -- Carl Edwards won his first race at Atlanta Motor
Speedway, but his biorhythm suggests the Missouri native won't find
Victory Lane this year. Despite peaking intellectually, Edwards will be
at his pit emotionally and will be below average in passion.

Kevin Harvick -- Kevin Harvick won in Atlanta in 2001, but his biorhythm
for 2009's spring race has Harvick near his lowest emotionally, while
just average in his other primary readings. More so, two of his three
secondary category readings will be below average.

Jimmie Johnson -- Defining average, Jimmie Johnson's biorhythm for March
8 couldn't be more in the middle. Johnson will be average or below in
all three primary readings. Johnson's secondary readings will also be
among the middle ground.

Matt Kenseth -- Similar to Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth's primary and
secondary readings will be average for the March 8 Kobalt Tools 500. If
his biorhythm holds true, Kenseth's hot start to 2009 may come to a halt
in Atlanta.

The Bad

Clint Bowyer -- Currently sixth in points, Clint Bowyer's biorhythm
would indicate he should not expect to finish that high in Atlanta.
Despite a decent intellectual reading for March 8, Bowyer will be well
below average in nearly every other biorhythmic category.

Kurt Busch -- Kurt Busch may appear to be back to
championship-contending form, but his biorhythm would suggest not in
Atlanta. Off the six biorhythm categories, Busch will only be above
average in emotional well being.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. -- With two biorhythm categories near the bottom of
the scale and his physical well being only slightly above average, those
believing in biorhythms should not expect Jr. to fare well at Atlanta.
Making matters worse, all three of his secondary categories will be
below average as well.

Ryan Newman -- The "Rocket Man" Ryan Newman might be tied for the
qualifying record at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but his biorhythm suggest a
poor race for Newman. Newman will be peaking physically, but will be in
the gutter for the remaining primary categories and wisdom.

Martin Truex -- He may have won the pole in Daytona, but Truex likely
won't have a hot start in Atlanta with his intellectual and physical
well being near their lowest in the biorhythmic cycle. Additionally, he
will be well below the norm in mastery.